Hobsonville Point Secondary School Sports

Recognition for one of our amazing netball coaches! We couldn’t rein our programme without amazing volunteers like Stacie! 🫶🏼

Our incredible Volunteer Giveback Winner is Stacie Haines!

Stacie has dedicated more than nine years to volunteering as both a coach and umpire at Hobsonville Point Secondary School. What makes her contribution even more remarkable is that she has no family connection or affiliation with the school - she simply gives her time because of her passion for netball and her commitment to giving back.

Stacie creates an incredible culture within every team she coaches, making every player feel valued, supported and connected. She is there for her players at all hours, always willing to help, encourage and guide them both on and off the court.

Her selfless dedication, generosity and love for the game have had a lasting impact on so many young athletes and the wider netball community.

FOR THE MOUNTAIN BIKERS!! Exciting year ahead 👍🏼

Some exciting changes have been underway behind the scenes. As posted previously the MTB clubs and Bike Parks of Auckland have all come together to form the Auckland Schools MTB Collab.

These clubs are ...

Auckland Mountain Bike Club – Auckland (as Auckland Schools XC MTB)
Auckland Downhill Club - Dome Valley
Pohutukawa Coast Mountain Bike Club – Maraetai
Jaffa Kids Mountain Bike Academy – Riverhead / Woodhill
Totara Park MTB Club – Totara Park, Manukau
West Coast Riders Club – Riverhead
Woodhill Bike Parks – Woodhill
Fourforty Gravity Bike Park – Kawakawa

With Mountain Biking previously being the largest unsanctioned Auckland school sport, the good news is that MTB is now officially approved within College Sport Auckland and the Auckland region as a secondary schools sport.

This will see the events of 2025 being the Auckland Schools XC Series, The Shreddar Funduro Series and the Auckland Downhill Champs being brought together in 2026 and "officially" become sanctioned within the Auckland Secondary Schools sports platform.

It will also help towards rankings for riders and start orders in other regional and national schools mtb events.

There are some slight changes from last year.....

Secondary Schools students will now register / enter the event through their school sports administrators.

Intermediate School Students will continue to register / enter the event through the event registration portal directly.

Both registration platforms will close off 12pm of the Tuesday prior to the event.

Watch this space for event entry links ...

The event dates for 2026 are ...

Term One

15th February Funduro Race 1 - Jaffa Kids Academy – Riverhead
22nd February Funduro Race 2 - Pohutukawa Coast MTB - Maraetai
18th April DH - Auckland Schools DH Champs - AKDH Dome
19th April Funduro Race 3 - Fourforty MTB Park

Term Two and Three

10 May XC R 1 - Pohutukawa Coast MTB Club - Maraetai
24th May XC Race 2 - TBC
28th Jun XC Race 3 - Woodhill Bike Parks - Woodhill
16th Aug XC Race 4 - Totara Mountain Bike Club – Totora Park
6th Sept XC Race 5 – Auckland Downhill Club - Saunders Reserve

Additional Dates

2026 North Island School MTB Champs

The 2026 North Island School MTB Championships will be held in Wellington on 26-29 March 2026, hosted by Wellington MTB Club and PNP MTB Club.

The schedule of the event will be as follows;

Downhill- 26/27 March 2026 at Rivenrock

Enduro- 28 March 2026 at Porirua

Cross Country/Cross Country Relay- 29 March 2026 at Porirua

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CyclingNZ Nationals MTB Champs 2026 - Tauranga - 4th - 9th October

What we’re all about! This is our WHY 🙏🏼

Physical activity can make a big difference for our kids. Research shows those who stay active through school sports, kapa haka, PE, or kicking a ball around with mates at lunchtime, are more likely to:

🏐 engage in learning
🏅 stay in school longer
🎾 achieve more
🏀 boost their wellbeing

That’s four great reasons to encourage your child to join a sport or club this term, or next year.

Read more in Sport New Zealand's Active Bodies Active Minds report [PDF]:https://sportnz.org.nz/media/042f2rgb/active-bodies-active-minds-report.pdf

Not too late to sign up!! An awesome opportunity for our sports parents/caregivers!

Join Judith Quinlan (Youth Sport Advisor) from Harbour Sport for an inspiring and informative session designed to help parents empower their youth in sports and recreation. Discover cutting-edge research, practical tips, and expert advice on energy availability and exercise, promoting healthy eating, fostering sportsmanship, and achieving a balanced sport and recreation lifestyle.

🗓 When: Thursday 19 June
🕕 Time: 7.30pm
📍 Where: North Harbour Hockey Clubrooms (159 Bush Road)
💲 Cost: FREE

This engaging event is open to parents from all schools and sports across the North Shore. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to ensure your teen's sport and recreation experiences are positive, healthy, and high-quality, no matter their level or ability.

He Toa Taua - Harbour Sport

Empowering Your Youth Form:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=jq8mArbtfU-CYRtIZ9epQySL_DYQ8phEp2fNPAb1t-hURUdWRlNKSTBGR0VIMUdXNTRMQlJKWFMzSi4u&route=shorturl

We are super proud of how many girls only teams we will have this season but still have a couple of space for our 15/16 age team so contact us today and don't miss out.

GIRLS BASKETBALL PRESEASON TIPS OFF NEXT WEEK
Open to all girls, any age or ability - come along and have some fun with our awesome Coach Abi 🙌
Suitable for beginners and experienced players alike - we're trying to get a U15 and U19 team this year, so the more players the better
(And no, it doesn't clash with netball so you COULD do both!)

2025 NETBALL INFO:
Preseason - Tuesday18th 7-8:30 and Thursday 20th 3:30-5:00pm.
All players encouraged to attend both sessions if possible! Let your coaches know if there is a clash with other sports, just so they are aware.

Trials - Juniors (Y9/10): Day 1 Mon 24th Feb (3:30-5:00pm); Day 2 Wed 26th Feb (3:30-5:00pm) - COURTS.
You should aim to attend both days but talk to your coaches if there are any clashes 👍

Seniors: Day 1 Mon 3rd March (3:30-5:00pm); Day 2 Wed 5th March (3:30-5:00pm) - GYM
You should aim to attend both days but talk to your coaches if there are any clashes 👍

BADMINTON CLUB STARTS THIS WEEK!
This is a free, social club, open to all interested students. We will have some gear to loan but if you can bring your own racquet, please do so.

Badminton trials for competitive teams will be coming later in the term, this is just a pick up and play lunchtime activity opportunity at the moment!

See you there 👍

For anyone wanting to coach, or already coaching - cannot recommend this course highly enough!! Excellent upskilling for anyone working with athletes, regardless of age. Suitable for adult and student coaches starting out on their coaching journey!

COACH DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY | Coach Emerge

Inspire, connect and empower others and create positive sporting experiences. Whether you’re just starting out coaching at school, at your club or within the community, Coach Emerge can help you learn about the coaching process, experience fun sport activities and learn new techniques that will provide you with the foundation to run your own coaching sessions.

When - Wednesday 19 February 6-8pm
Where - Harbour Sport House, Stadium Drive
Who - Any beginner coaches (0-2 years) at school, club or within your community

Cost - FREE

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/JLgkaXp0Jg

SOCIAL TENNIS CLUB STARTING NEXT WEDNESDAY! Head out to the courts and hang out with Judit!